What kids should know about how to spot, respond to and prevent stroke
Jan 12, 2026
Stroke can affect anybody at any age, and children who know the warning signs and how to call 911 can speed lifesaving help.
Children's Health News
Mom changes her approach to health after a heart attack at theater
Dec 4, 2025
Debra Wallace of suburban Philadelphia thought quesadillas made her sick during a “Pretty Woman” show. It was a heart attack. She survived and changed her life to protect her health – and her teenage son.
Who’s afraid of a little Halloween candy? A few facts about added sugar
Oct 31, 2025
Too much added sugar can have negative effects on the health of adults and children. Learn how to keep Halloween candy concerns in check.
A crowning achievement: From Kids Heart Challenge to the Miss America competition
Oct 21, 2025
After a family friend’s death, Miss South Carolina Sarah Kay Wrenn “felt called” to work for the American Heart Association.
Alyiah Luntzer’s mom wears heart health on her sleeve
Aug 21, 2025
“Heart mom” Christina Luntzer was teaching kids about heart health long before Alyiah was born. Now they learn about it together.
Score a bonus with these video gaming tips: Extra life in the real world
May 30, 2025
Gaming has its risks, but this advice can boost your health (and maybe even help you play better).
Is brain rot real? Here's what brain health experts say
May 27, 2025
Research on how long hours of mind-numbing screen time fully affect brain health remains inconclusive. But experts say the time is better spent on other activities.
Ace your finals – healthwise, at least – with this advice
Apr 28, 2025
True or false: Finals can cause grade-A stress. (It's true, of course, so here are tips on how to stay well as the school year ends.)
Her upbringing and training shaped this doctor's view of infections and vaccines
Apr 7, 2025
Dr. Priya Soni, an infectious disease specialist in Los Angeles, grew up learning about microbes. Now she teaches families and her community how to protect themselves from the bad ones – and the importance of vaccines like the one for measles.
After 2 heart surgeries, jiu-jitsu gave him strength. Then his son was diagnosed.
Mar 20, 2025
As a child, Chris Kidwell had two surgeries to fix a heart defect. When he learned his son also had a heart defect, doctors at the same hospital stepped in to help.